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Official Conference Report Content MUSLIM JEWISH CONFERENCE 2010 OFFICIAL CONFERENCE REPORT Vienna, Austria August 1-6, 2010 OFFICIAL CONFERENCE REPORT CONTENT: I. THE MUSLIM JEWISH CONFERENCE II. THE CONFERENCE IN DETAIL 1) AIMS AND EXPECTATIONS 2) CONFERENCE DETAILS 3) TOPICS & COMMITTEES 3.1 SUGGESTIONS FOR ACTION 4) THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE 4.1 THE TEAM 5) GUEST SPEAKERS 5.1 SPEAKERS IN DETAIL 6) SOCIAL EVENTS 7) PARTICIPANTS 8) PATRONAGE & OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS & HONORARY COMMITTEE 9) MEDIA COVERAGE 10) RESUME BY PARTICIPANTS III. CONCLUSION IV. APPENDIX/ PHOTOS I. THE MUSLIM JEWISH CONFERENCE In recent times, most Jewish and Muslim youth have not had constructive contact with each other. As a result, their opinions and perspectives of one another are largely based on stereotypes and prejudices dispersed by both the media and society. There is considerable lack of motivation in recognizing and understanding the wishes, fears, problems, and hopes of their communities. For almost twenty years, international simulations and conferences, led by and involving young participants, have created innovative models for initiating successful cooperation between various institutions throughout the world. From our experience attending these conferences and witnessing their success, we believe that initiatives that foster these types of encounters are an effective way to build relationships and break down stereotypes. We are strongly convinced that young individuals around the world possess a more globally-minded mentality, and therefore would support multi-cultural and multi- religious dialogue. By offering a safe forum for discussion, our hope was to extend beyond the closed-minded stereotypes that inhibit interaction, and create an atmosphere for Muslims and Jews to work together to strengthen their relationship in the face of many obstacles and challenges that lie in the way. Our collective faith has no name, but is expressed in our belief that peaceful coexistence is possible. Although we don’t expect there to be an easy and fast solution for complex problems such as the armed conflicts in the Middle East, we feel determined to focus our efforts on improving the lack of communication between Muslims and Jews throughout the world. We acknowledge that our strategy will only yield results in the long-term, but our hope is that we can shift the dominant attitudes prevalent in both communities towards mutual respect and appreciation. In order to accomplish this goal, we collaboratively organized a Muslim Jewish Conference in August 2010. We envision this conference to serve as a platform for youth-driven dialogue with the aim of bringing people together and scientifically contributing to a decline of stereotypes and prejudices. As young activists, aware of each other’s faith, we refuse to inherit a reality of conflict. Having produced a lengthy declaration of ideas and recommendations at our conference, we called upon religious, social and political leaders to act in both, their personal and a collective capacity to promote debate which is respectful, nuanced and productive. Recognizing that religious rhetoric is often used to inflame conflicts, religious leaders bear a special responsibility in facilitating peace- spreading, rather than fostering incitement. We furthermore urge our fellow “young generation” “to pursue dialogue between the communities, and to seize the momentum that was created by this first annual Muslim Jewish Conference. The Muslim Jewish Conference and its supporters are determined to continue establishing a new language of respect, to keep working productively to create joint approaches to difficult issues and to remain viable as a platform linking together those who seek to make a difference. Vienna, Austria - MUSLIM JEWISH CONFERENCE August 1-6, 2010 3 of 18 This weeklong conference was our first step in converting our dream from theory to reality. Sixty young men and women from twenty-five countries, and four different continents, forged on this journey with us. The participants represented a new generation of thinkers, doers and allies, who are connected by their belief in the possibility of a new era of cooperation. Our aim is to establish the MJC as well-known name in the field of peace building, providing the possibility for real change in the interactions of Muslim and Jewish communities around the world. II. THE CONFERENCE IN DETAIL 1. Aims and Expectations The MJC aimed to initiate and maintain a platform for discussion and networking between Jewish and Muslim communities. The conference also had the aim of identifying future needs, challenges and opportunities for finding and formulating shared positions and recommendations which could be incorporated into an official conference declaration. As such, MJC is a dialogue and leadership project that targets young leaders of the future from all sectors of society- charging them to take on the following expectations: 1. Develop an inter-cultural and inter-religious language and mechanism for interaction between young academics belonging to both religious groups in order to reduce preconceived biases. 2. Strengthen a vital interest in improving dialogue and cooperation between Muslims and Jews by reducing and preventing the stereotypes and prejudices. 3. Establish a contact and networking framework which can be used by participants in personal and professional contexts. Please note that the main agenda of the conference is neither a political one nor is it a debate upon the validity of our religions. It is rather an interdisciplinary exchange based on mutual respect and tolerance where differences are being acknowledged and managed peacefully. Vienna, Austria - MUSLIM JEWISH CONFERENCE August 1-6, 2010 4 of 18 2. Conference Details • The first annual Muslim Jewish Conference was held in August 2010 in Vienna, Austria. • Thanks to our cooperation with the University of Vienna, the venue for our conference was the institute of International Development on the University campus. • The target group of the conference was sixty young individuals who were strongly interested in establishing peaceful relations between both religions. Prior to initiating discussion between participants, we provided some background about the development and overarching themes of our conference. • The application process was challenging, and included several directed questions, a personal CV, a letter of endorsement and several small essays describing their motivation to participate in our conference. 190 participants applied for the MJC 2010. Sixty were chosen to participate. • The MJC took NO conference fee from its participants and subsidized the accommodation costs of each attendee by 80 %. Halal and Vegetarian food was offered for a 50 % subsidized price. The idea was to enable delegates from third world countries to stay at the MJC, but only sixty individuals could be accommodated due to our limited financial budget. • The six-day conference was composed of discussion committees, guest speakers, open dialogue panels and social events. • At the end of the conference, our conclusions and recommendations were published in final declaration which we intend to promote through the media and within the Muslim and Jewish communities. Furthermore the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations has agreed to endorse it. • Additionally, with the establishment of an alumni network, linking local projects with entrepreneurs on the ground and the annual reiteration of the MJC, we are determined to achieve a long-lasting positive impact on the relationship between Jewish and Muslim youth. Vienna, Austria - MUSLIM JEWISH CONFERENCE August 1-6, 2010 5 of 18 3. Topics and Committees Participants chose from 3 thematic committees, in which the Conference was split. Every committee included up to twenty participants and two chairs. Committee- sessions were held twice a day and represented the main part of the Muslim Jewish Conference. For the engagement of the participants, rules of procedure were designed before the conference and each delegate had to prepare a small scientific paper about one of the sub-topics in his committee. 1. Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism A lack of knowledge and experience throughout all societies perpetuates both phenomena; Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Presumptions and preconceptions offer fertile ground for xenophobic ideas that reach all corners of the world. The alarming power behind these terms, the legal aspects, and the role of Europe as a hot spot for both communities were be the basis for discussion in the first Committee. 2. Education It is generally accepted that education is the key to the personal development of individuals and to the health and growth of a country. However, the design, implementation and recipients of education vary strongly. The second Committee was focusing on the kind of knowledge that is imparted through educational institutions, religious influence and the prospects of an inter-cultural approach. 3. The Role of Media The media, regarding its power within today's societies, has significant influence concerning the increase or decrease of stereotypes and prejudices. The third committee dealt concretely with the role of the media and its effect on inter-cultural behaviour. Its impact on interfaith awareness was reviewed and analysed for its potential of bridge-building and peace-building activities. Vienna, Austria - MUSLIM JEWISH CONFERENCE August 1-6, 2010 6 of 18 3.1 Suggestions for Action In the end of the Muslim Jewish Conference an official joint conference declaration
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